Summer Chilled Pasta Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10+ minutes Additional Time: 3+ hours

Total Time: 4 hours

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE PASTA SALAD :

• 3 cups pasta of your choice

• 3/4 cup zucchini

• 1 cup yellow squash

• 1/2 cup cherry tomaotos

• 2 cups corn

• 2.5 cups red pepper

• 1 teaspoon red onion

• 1/4 teaspoon basil

• 1 cup cheese of choice… Parmesan, mozzarella, goat, asiago, etc.

FOR THE LEMON VINAIGRETTE :

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 3 tablespoon lemon juice

• 3 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon dijohn mustard

• salt

• pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In large pot, boil salted wate, add pasta and cook accordingly

2. Drain and rinse with cold water, place in large serving bowl and set aside

3. Place a pan on high heat, add corn and char for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside

4. in the bowl with the cooked pasta, add chopped basil, onion, peppers, yellow squash, tomatoes, zucchini and charred corn

5. Combine all the ingredients for the lemon vinaigrette into the serving bowl

6. With a large slotted spoon, stir for 2 minutes

7. Top with more salt and pepper

8. Add cheese of choice

9. Store in refrigerator for 3-5 hours

10. Before serving, stir for another couple minutes

11. Sprinkle more cheese and fresh basil

12. Serve chilled